Late 17th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Young Nobleman

Late 17th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Young NoblemanThis splendid late 17th century French school oil painting depicts a young nobleman standing somewhat haughtily before a landscape. Dressed in a sumptuous blue velvet cloak, white lace cravat, and embroidered waistcoat, one can imagine that hes the image of his father. Its an audacious display of decadence and wealth. The view beyond could be a reference to the estate hes due to inherit. Produced during the reign of King Louis XIV, extravagant French

yet it’s offset by the hint of a smile

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The painting is housed within a later (maybe 19th-century) octagonal frame

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A fine late 19th-century bust-length portrait of Niels Viborg Johannes Petersen (1841-1900) by Danish painter

The Danes have a strong reputation for gentle interior scenes and he’s certainly from very good stock indeed

we see the central figure

he ventured to the picturesque island of Capri

Inspired by the emerging avant-garde

Blessed with a talent for dancing

Wahlström was an accomplished painter of landscapes

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